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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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