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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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