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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning enable people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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