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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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