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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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