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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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