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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Montenegro to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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