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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOCs? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open education experiments. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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