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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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