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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Corporations want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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