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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning are empowering humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Montenegro to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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