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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vanuatu to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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