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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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