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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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