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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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