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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these significant new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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