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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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