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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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