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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in e-learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to understand these promising new open education ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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