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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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