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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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