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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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