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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online education are empowering people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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