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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to understand these new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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