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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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