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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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