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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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