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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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