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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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