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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open educational experiments. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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