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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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