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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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