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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online education have provided the means for learners all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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