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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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