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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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