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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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