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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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