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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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