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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better understand these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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