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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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