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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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