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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these new open education undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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