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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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