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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Monaco to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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