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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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