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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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