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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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