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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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