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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better comprehend these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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