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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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