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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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