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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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