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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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