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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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