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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also studies 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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