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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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