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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better grasp these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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