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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning are empowering people all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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