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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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