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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Montenegro to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Educators want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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