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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open education experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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