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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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