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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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