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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Andorra to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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