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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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