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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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