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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to understand these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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