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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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