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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better comprehend these exciting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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