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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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