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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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