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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Liberia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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