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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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