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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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