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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better comprehend these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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