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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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