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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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