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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in e-learning are enabling students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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