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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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