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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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