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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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