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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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