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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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