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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. People want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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