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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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