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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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