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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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