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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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