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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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