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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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