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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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