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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education