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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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