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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these exciting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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