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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key 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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