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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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