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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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