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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to take classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better grasp these significant new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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