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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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