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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these promising new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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