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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education technology enable students all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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