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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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