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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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