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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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