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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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