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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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