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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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