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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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