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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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