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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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