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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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