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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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