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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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