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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning are empowering humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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