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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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