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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational experiments. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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