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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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