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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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