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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better understand these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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