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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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