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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. New developments in elearning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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