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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This exciting 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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