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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to understand these new open education experiments. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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