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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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