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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open education endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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