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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open education endeavours. Corporations want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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