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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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