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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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