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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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