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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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