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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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