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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open education experiments. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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