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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in online education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Trainers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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