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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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