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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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