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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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