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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Greenland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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