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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic education technology are empowering learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions must deal with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Greenland to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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