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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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