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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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