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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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