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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these promising new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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