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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open educational experiments. Students want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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