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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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