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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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