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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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