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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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