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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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