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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these significant new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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