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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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