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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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