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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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