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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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