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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Seychelles to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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