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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. People want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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