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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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