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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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