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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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