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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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