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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better understand these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important 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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