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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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