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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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