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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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