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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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