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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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