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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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