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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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