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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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