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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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