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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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