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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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