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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important 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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