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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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