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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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