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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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