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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Professors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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