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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning are enabling people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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