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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning enable people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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