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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Professors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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