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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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