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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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