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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education technology have empowered humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to understand these new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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