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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Anguilla to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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