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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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