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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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