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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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