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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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