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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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