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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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