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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Chad to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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