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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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