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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also examines 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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