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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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