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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This 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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