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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Anguilla to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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