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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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