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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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