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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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