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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning enable people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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