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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational experiments. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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