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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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