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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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