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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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