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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning have enabled learners all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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