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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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