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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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