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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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