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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning enable learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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