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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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