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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational experiments. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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