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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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