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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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