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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the 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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