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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like India to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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