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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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