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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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