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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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