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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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