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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Montenegro to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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