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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Niue to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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