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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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