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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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