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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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