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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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