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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online education have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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