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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Comoros to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational experiments. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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