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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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