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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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