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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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