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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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