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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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