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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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