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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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