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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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