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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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