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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better comprehend these open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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