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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education experiments. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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