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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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