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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Montenegro to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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