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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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