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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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