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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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