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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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