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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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