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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to understand these important new open education undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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