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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning are enabling humans all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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