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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning have enabled humans all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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