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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Niue to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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