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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Montenegro to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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