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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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