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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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