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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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