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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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