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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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