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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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