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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning enable people all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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