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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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