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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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