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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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