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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Guadeloupe to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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