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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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