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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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