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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning enable humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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