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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these important new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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