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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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