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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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