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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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