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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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