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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Montenegro to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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