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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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