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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. People want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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