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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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