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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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