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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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