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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Professors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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