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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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