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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in digital education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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