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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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