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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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