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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education