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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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