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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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