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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. People want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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