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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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