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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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