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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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