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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education experiments. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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