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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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