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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic educational technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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