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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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