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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in online learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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