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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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