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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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