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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in elearning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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