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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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