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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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