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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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