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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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