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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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