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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also talks about 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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