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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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