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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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