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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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