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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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