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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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