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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Elidaemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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