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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open education endeavours. Universities want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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