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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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