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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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