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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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