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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning are enabling people all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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