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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to understand these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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