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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in elearning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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