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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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