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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in online education technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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