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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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