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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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