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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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