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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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