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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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