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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education experiments. Trainers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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