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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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