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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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