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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning have enabled people all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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