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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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