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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online education technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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