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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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