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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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