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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider today because learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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