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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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