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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational undertakings. People want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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