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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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