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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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