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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Martinique to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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