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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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