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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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