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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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