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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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