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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic educational technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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