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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive 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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