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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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