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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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