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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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