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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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