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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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