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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the most important 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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