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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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