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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better grasp these important new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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