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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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