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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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