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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in electronic education technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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