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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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