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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational experiments. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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