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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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