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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open education endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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