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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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