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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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