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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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