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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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