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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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