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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education ventures. People want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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