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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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