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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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