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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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