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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open educational endeavours. People want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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