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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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