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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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