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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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