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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Comoros to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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