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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online education are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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