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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Monaco to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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