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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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