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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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