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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better perceive these significant new open education experiments. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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