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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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