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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions must deal with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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