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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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