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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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