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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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