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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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