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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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