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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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