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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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