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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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