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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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