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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning make it possible for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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