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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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