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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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