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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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