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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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