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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology enable learners all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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