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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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