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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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