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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free 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 quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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