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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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