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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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