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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in digital education technology have empowered learners all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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