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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open education endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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