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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Corporations want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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