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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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