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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Chad to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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