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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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