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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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