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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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