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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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