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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better comprehend these exciting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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