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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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