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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Montenegro to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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