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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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