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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Montenegro to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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