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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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