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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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