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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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