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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Martinique to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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