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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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