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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also describes 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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