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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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