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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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