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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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