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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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