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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Montenegro to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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