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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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