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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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