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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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