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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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