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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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