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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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