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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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