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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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