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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning enable students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to understand these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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