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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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