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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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