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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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