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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in elearning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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