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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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