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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines 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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