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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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