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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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