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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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