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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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