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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in digital education technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational experiments. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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