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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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