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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better understand these promising new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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