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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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