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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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