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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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