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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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