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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better grasp these promising new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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