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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Universities want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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