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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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