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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning enable students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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