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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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