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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also researches the 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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