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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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