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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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