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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Academics want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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