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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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