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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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