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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are considering today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Professors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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