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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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