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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Greenland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also describes the most important 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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