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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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