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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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