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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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