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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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