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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational experiments. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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