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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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