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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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