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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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