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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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