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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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