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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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