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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online education have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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