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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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