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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better perceive these open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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