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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in online education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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