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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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