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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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