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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open education experiments. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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