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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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