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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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