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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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