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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology are empowering students all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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