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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are considering today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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