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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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