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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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