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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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