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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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