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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? 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 Reunion to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to understand these open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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