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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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