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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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