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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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