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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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