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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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