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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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