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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better comprehend these new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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