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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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