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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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