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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online education have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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