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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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