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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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