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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Comoros to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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