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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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