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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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