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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in online education have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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