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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these important new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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