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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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