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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. People want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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