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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. People want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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