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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are empowering students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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