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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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