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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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